Best Daycares in Atlanta, GA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Atlanta based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Atlanta

  1. #1 — Primrose School of Atlanta Score: 94%

    Daycare and Preschool in Atlanta, GA | Primrose School of Midtown at Colony Square

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Creekstone Academy Score: 89%

    CreekStone Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Primrose School of Midtown Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Midtown is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/midtown-colony-square.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Indelible Impressions Learning Center Score: 86%

    Indelible Impressions Learning Center is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: http://www.indelibleimpressionslearningcenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — The Suzuki School Score: 86%

    The Suzuki School is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.suzukischool.com/find-a-suzuki-school-campus.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Primrose School of Grant Park Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Grant Park is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/grant-park.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — The Childrens Garden Preschool Score: 86%

    The Childrens Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://thechildrensgardenpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — APEC Learning Center Score: 86%

    APEC Learning Center is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://APECprep.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/ga/atlanta/atlanta-midtown.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Language Garden Score: 86%

    The Language Garden is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.thelanguagegarden.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — The Zion School Score: 86%

    The Zion School is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://thezionschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Primavera Preschool Score: 86%

    Primavera Preschool is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.primaverapreschoolatl.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Little Forest School Score: 86%

    Little Forest School is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://littleforestatl.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — International Preschools Score: 86%

    International Preschools is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.internationalpreschools.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Haygood Weekday Children's Ministries Score: 86%

    Haygood Weekday Children's Ministries is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://haygoodwcm.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Grow Montessori School Score: 83%

    Grow Montessori School is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.growmontessori.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Sheltering Arms Educare Center Score: 80%

    Sheltering Arms Educare Center is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.shelteringarmsforkids.com/EducareATL.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — East Lake Early Learning Academy Score: 80%

    East Lake Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, education. Website: http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/program-locations/preschool/east-lake.php.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Education. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Music Snack Score: 80%

    Music Snack is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, music school. Website: http://musicsnackatlanta.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Music school. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Primrose School of Providence Pavilion Score: 77%

    Primrose School of Providence Pavilion is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/providence-pavilion.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Dean Rusk YMCA Head Start Academy Score: 76%

    Dean Rusk YMCA Head Start Academy is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.ymcaatlanta.org/program-locations/early-learning/dean-rusk.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — The Goddard School of Vinings Score: 74%

    The Goddard School of Vinings is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/ga/vinings/vinings.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Creative World School Score: 74%

    Creative World School is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://creativeworldschool.com/schools/vinings-smyrna-ga-daycare-preschool-childcare/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Bright Beginnings Children's Center Score: 71%

    Atlanta daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Creative World Academy and Preschool Score: 71%

    Creative World Academy and Preschool is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativeworldkids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Kreative Mindz Learning Academy Score: 71%

    Kreative Mindz Learning Academy is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://kreativemindzlearning.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Braddy Preparatory Academy Score: 71%

    Braddy Preparatory Academy is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.braddyprepacademy.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Ahava Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Ahava Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.ahavalearning.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Bright Horizons at All Saints Score: 69%

    Bright Horizons at All Saints is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ga/atlanta/allsaints.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Grant Park Co-Op Preschool Score: 69%

    Grant Park Co-Op Preschool is a childcare center in Atlanta, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gpcp.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Atlanta?
Primrose School of Atlanta is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Atlanta based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Atlanta?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Atlanta?
Childcare costs in Atlanta vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.